In Paris, Carlos Alcaraz will be competing in his first Olympics. As the two superstars prepare to represent Spain at the Games, the Wimbledon 2024 winner will also get to play in the men’s doubles division with 22-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal.
The two best players in Spain form a dream team that has tennis fans going crazy. With their eyes set on Olympic gold in Paris, the two have earned their nickname “Nadalcraz.”
Recently, Alcaraz discussed his nickname “Nadalcraz” in an interview. He talked about it and said: “Nadal’s name always has to come first. For me, it is incredible to be able to learn from him. It is a unique experience. These first Olympics are a dream, but it makes it even more special to play doubles with your idol.”
Fans’ creativity didn’t end there, as several more online nickname suggestions for the famous pair appeared.
One fan commented: “Alcarrafa.”
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Currently the world no.3, Carlos played his last match on the 14th of July when he defeated world no.2 Novak Djokovic 6-2 6-2 7-6(4) in the final in Wimbledon to win his 16th career title.
Currently, during this season Alcaraz achieved an overall 33-6 win-loss record. Carlos has won 3 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open and Wimbledon.
Carlos Alcaraz will take on the world no.374 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . In the past, they have never played each other till now in top events.
Alcaraz has won 3 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open and Wimbledon.
Carlos won 16 titles in his career: 4 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Rafael Nadal in 2024
Now ranked no.161, the Spaniard played his last match on the 21st of July when he lost to world no.42 Nuno Borges 6-3 6-2
in the final in Bastad (draw).Currently, during this year the Spaniard owns a compiled 11-6 record. Rafael Nadal’s latest run in Bastad was the best achievement of his season.
Rafael Nadal will face the world no.83 Marton Fucsovics in the 1st round. In the past, they have never played each other up to now in top tournaments.
Nadal reached the final in Bastad (Nordea Open).
Nadal won 92 titles in his career: 24 on hard courts, 63 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 4 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Nadal is scheduled to play next at the U.S. Open (U.S. Open). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 26th of August.
Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal played each other 3 times. Their current head to head is 2-1 for Nadal. Before, the last time they locked horns, Carlos Alcaraz won 6-2 1-6 6-3 in the quarter in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open) in May 2022.
In the video below you can watch the highlights.
Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal |
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